Tightest Volvo Ocean Race finale ever

Tightest Volvo Ocean Race finale ever

Ian Walker and the crew of Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing scored their first leg victory in the Volvo Ocean Race when they beat Groupama into Lisbon by six slender minutes. The Europa Warm Up is turning into a two horse dash for the line with MACIF overtaking PRB yesterday. After his Class 40 Atlantic Cup success, Jorg Riechers returned to France, changed boat, and was duly first home in the Mini’s Trophee MAP. Artemis is on top form at the RC44 Austria Cup, scoring two bullets on Friday and another two on Saturday. Korea Match Cup reached its semi-final round yesterday. Tour Director Craig Mitchell brings us up to speed with the Alpari-sponsored circuit this year. 75 boats are to compete at the J/80 Worlds. Lionel Lemonchois' new Prince de Bretagne 80ft trimaran is taking shape.